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YU03 UPH

2003 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

64,181 mi
Last recorded64,181 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYU03 UPH
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2017 64,181 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 60,051 miles

Offside Front brake slight bind

Fail 23 Mar 2016 60,051 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front brake slight bind

Pass 15 Apr 2015 59,379 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

passenger seat unable to tilt

Pass 23 Apr 2014 57,345 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 53,309 miles

Battery insecure

Fail 17 May 2011 53,309 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Battery insecure

Pass 1 Jun 2010 48,442 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 43,577 miles

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 17 Jun 2008 35,683 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Jun 2007 29,024 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 22,613 miles

How Reliable is the MG Zr?

Based on 651,705 MOT tests across 53,026 vehicles.

69.8%
Pass Rate
6,146
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
53,026
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 31,258
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 23,242
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 22,215
Stop lamp not working 16,145
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 15,953
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YU03 UPH is a 2003 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2003 MG Zr models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 57,033 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG Zr fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 31,258 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YU03 UPH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Zr typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 23 years old, this MG Zr is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YU03 UPH registered?

YU03 UPH is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 15 July 2003.

Is YU03 UPH safe to buy?

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